Imagine standing on a sandy beach, staring at the ocean. The water stretches for as far as you can see, like a wide blue carpet. How much do you know about water, anyway? Acclaimed science writers Seymour Simon and Nicole Fauteux encourage children to think about the world around them. Consider the vast amount of water on our planet, and how it affects our lives. Ask questions. Try experiments. This book will show you how. Ask, for instance...How much water fills up a bathtub? Why do some things sink and some things float? Playful illustrations show children experimenting with water, using ordinary objects around the house--different shaped containers, backyard toys, and so on. Familiar, comfortable scenes shift from kitchen to yard to beach. The Let's Try It Out series goes beyond the usual teaching text to help kids ask questions, and to find the answers for themselves. It explains science in a fun, interactive manner that grabs readers' attention and makes them want to learn more. Parents will appreciate the Note to Parents , which outlines the basic concepts taught in this book, and the supplies needed to carry out the experiments. |
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